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BJ53 UYE

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UYE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 28,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2024 26,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,837 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 25,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,486 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,045 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 13,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 9,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 9,318 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,802 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,430 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 5,927 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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BJ53 UYE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 UYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ53 UYE registered?

BJ53 UYE is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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